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Two Indian crew injured after MT Chiron 7 hit by shrapnel near Strait of Hormuz, DG Shipping reports
Two Indian crew members were injured when the MT Chiron 7 was struck by shrapnel near the Strait of Hormuz. The Directorate General of Shipping confirmed injuries to two Indian sailors and an Egyptian national, with no fatalities, and said the vessel is safe. Subsequent updates noted the ship’s heading toward Sharjah and cited ongoing incidents in the Hormuz region.
Why It Matters
The event highlights ongoing risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid broader regional tensions and linked disruptions to a major portion of global oil and gas transit.
Timeline
6 Events
Ten other incidents involving Indian-crewed, foreign-flagged vessels reported
April 28, 2026
The article notes that ten other incidents involving foreign-flagged vessels with Indian crew have been reported.
MT Chiron 7 heading for Sharjah (per ship tracking)
April 28, 2026
Ship tracking websites show MT Chiron 7 is currently heading for Sharjah.
DG Shipping releases report on MT Chiron 7 incident
April 27, 2026
Directorate General of Shipping released a report confirming the injuries to two Indian sailors, Ankit Kumar and Sagar Chand, and Egyptian national Zeyad Taha; no fatalities; the crew is reported to be safe.
MT Chiron 7 incident: two Indian crew injured near Strait of Hormuz
April 25, 2026
Two Indian crew members on MT Chiron 7 were injured after the tanker’s bridge was hit by shrapnel near the Strait of Hormuz. The ship’s crew includes 24 people, of which 17 are Indian; Egyptian national Zeyad Taha also sustained minor injuries. No fatalities were reported.
April 18, 2026: Two Indian-flagged vessels fired at in Hormuz transit
April 18, 2026
Two Indian-flagged vessels, the Sanmar Herald and Jag Arnav, were fired at while transiting the Strait of Hormuz and the vessels turned back.
Strait of Hormuz shipping disrupted since late February 2026
February 2026
The article notes that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been strangled since the US and Israel attacked Iran in late February 2026; Iran has sealed off the passage, while the US has blockaded Iranian ports and interdicted Iran-linked ships.